My Newest Read: A Good and Happy Child

The most recent book I’ve gobbled down to share with ye is A Good and Happy Child by Justin Evans. The first novel by the NYU grad is set in Virginia, actually (a town called Preston), and follows George whose wife is on the verge of leaving him. George visits a therapist to talk about [...]

Beating Rangers the Best Christmas Present

You’re four goals down after half of the game, nearly half the team are rookies, and your goalie is inconsistent with his saves. You have several choices:
1. Let your shoulders drop, play conservatively hoping your team won’t give up any more goals.
2. Pick yourself up, remember you love playing hockey, and give it as hard as [...]

How I Met Stephen Kellogg

So my friend and I won tickets to a DC101 (local radio station) happy hour and tickets to a Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers concert at the 930 Club. I wrote a top-10 list to the station to get us in, and I don’t want to lose the list since I put a lot of [...]

Fox’s Bitches

Notice I did not write “Foxy Bitches.”
Recently given the go-ahead by Fox studio execs, the new show–yes, it’s called “Bitches”–is about four female Manhattanites that are also werewolves.
Wait, so it’s a reality TV show? Ha! I use humor to make the ridiculous seem plausible. Because that’s what the concept is, ridiculous. I’ll be the first [...]

It’s Not Okay to Boo Your Team

Last week, I got all bundled up for typical Washington, D.C., winter weather to attend the Caps vs. St. Louis Blues game. There were several things amiss that December day. First, it really wasn’t that cold out. Second, Caps fans booed their own players.
Maybe it was a maternal reaction, which doesn’t make sense since I’m [...]

About a Moon, a New Moon

Chris Weitz has signed on to direct the Twilight sequel, New Moon. Having seen his previous films–American Pie, About a Boy, In Good Company (I’m not including the Golden Compass here, because my eyes have seen it and they told me it sucked)–I’m sure he’ll do a fantastic job.
I’m looking forward to a more realistic [...]

The ABCs and Fs of Romance

Bag of ridiculously overpriced popcorn? Check.
Can of soda in pocket to avoid price-gauged drinks? Yes.
Hat that in no way would lead anyone to suspect I am me? Check.
Movie tickets purchased without human interaction through credit card kiosk? Uh-huh, check, and check.
Ah, but I forgot about the ticket ripper. That’s all they do really. Technology even [...]

Dead Like Me Movie!

Since disappearing after only two seasons in 2004, Dead Like Me returns in a straight-to-DVD full-length film. Are we happy? Yes! The show’s conclusion was haphazard, as they weren’t aware of the cancellation before they shot the final episode … as is most common in situations like this. Anyway, on February 17, you’ll be able [...]

Reaper Set for March

Mark your calendars. March 17, 2009 at 9 p.m. Almost a full year since the first season ended, Reaper returns in March 2009.
The CW, a network created by a joint venture between Warner Brothers and CBS, plans to air the devlish show after 90210, in the place of Privileged.
Hey, just be glad it came back [...]

New Moon, New Director

It’s all over the googles this morning; Catherine Hardwicke, who directed Twilight will not direct its sequel, New Moon.
Here are all the details from Variety.com, but personally, I’m okay with this. After all, we’ve seen what she can do, now I want to know what’s behind door number 2.

Summit Entertainment has wasted no time moving [...]